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DECISION SUMMARY
What matters before you keep reading.
Eligibility
International route mentioned
Funding
USD 83,000 PGY-6 employment stipend for 2026–27 plus Baptist Health benefits and eligible allowances
Deadline
14 November (applications accepted 1 September–14 November; verify the active SF Match cycle)
Duration
12 months
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Last checked
12 Aug 2026
Duration · published12 months
Clinical exposureMore than 550 cases with one-to-one training across sports medicine, arthroscopy, reconstruction and trauma; protected research time, monthly journal club, M&M, case conference, cadaveric bioskills lab and team coverage
Funding · publishedUSD 83,000 PGY-6 employment stipend for 2026–27 plus Baptist Health benefits and eligible allowances
DestinationUnited States
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
What the official evidence currently supports
Decision-critical fields are separated into confirmed facts, partial information and points requiring direct confirmation.
≈Partially published
International applicant eligibility
The official AOFAS programme summary limits applicants to graduates of United States residency programmes.
✓Published by official source
Required training level
Board-eligible graduate of a United States ACGME-accredited orthopaedic residency · Submit the SF Match application, CV, Letter of Good Standing and three references · Applicants must have completed qualifying orthopaedic residency training in the United States
✓Published by official source
Programme classification
Clinical or combined training pathway; exact duties remain appointment-specific.
?Confirm directly with host
Hands-on restrictions
Hands-on participation and operative restrictions are not explicitly published.
≈Partially published
Medical registration
Applicants must be eligible for an unrestricted Florida medical licence. The application asks for USMLE Step 1, COMLEX Level 1 or an accepted equivalent.
?Confirm directly with host
Licensing examinations
Any examination requirement must be confirmed with the relevant regulator and host.
—Not published
Language requirements
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
—Not published
Visa or work authorisation
Visa sponsorship and work-authorisation information are not published.
✓Published by official source
Funding availability
USD 83,000 PGY-6 employment stipend for 2026–27 plus Baptist Health benefits and eligible allowances
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY
90% of core application fields verified
Checked 12 Aug 2026. Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-02-08. Every unresolved field keeps its exact evidence state—unpublished, not yet researched, historical, conflicting, inaccessible or not applicable—so an absence is never converted into a fact.
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadline14 November (applications accepted 1 September–14 November; verify the active SF Match cycle)
Commencing dateJuly
Application route / cycleSF Match; interviews listed for February 2026 on the current page
Deadlines and intake dates can change between cycles. The data-quality ledger above explicitly labels application fields that the cited official source does not publish.
ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS
Published entry requirements
Clinical / academic eligibility
Board-eligible graduate of a United States ACGME-accredited orthopaedic residency
Submit the SF Match application, CV, Letter of Good Standing and three references
Applicants must have completed qualifying orthopaedic residency training in the United States
Registration, licence & examinations
Applicants must be eligible for an unrestricted Florida medical licence. The application asks for USMLE Step 1, COMLEX Level 1 or an accepted equivalent.
Visa / work authorisation
Visa sponsorship or work-authorisation requirements are not stated by the cited source.
Application documents
SF Match Central Application Service application
Curriculum vitae
USMLE Step 1, COMLEX Level 1 or equivalent result
Letter of good standing
Three letters of reference
Licensing, visa and document rules depend on the individual programme and application cycle. OrthoFellow does not infer USMLE, AHPRA, ECFMG, recommendation-letter or visa requirements from the country alone.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A high-volume clinical and operative fellowship based at Baptist Health Orthopedic Institute and the Miami HEAT Sports Medicine Center. The fellow works one-to-one with three attending foot-and-ankle surgeons and receives protected time and staff support for research.
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
16–24 days off, up to 5 paid education days, USD 1,500 education reimbursement, up to USD 1,500 for approved licensing/exam/professional fees, monthly phone allowance, meals, medical/dental/vision and disability cover, retirement contributions and free parking.
Benefits may depend on appointment type, training level, visa status and the active academic year. OrthoFellow keeps stipend and benefits separate so a salary figure is not mistaken for the full package.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Baptist Health Orthopedic Care
Baptist Health Orthopedic Institute is a multi-site South Florida practice serving community and professional athletes. Training includes the institute, Doctors Hospital and the dedicated Miami HEAT Sports Medicine Center, with clinical, research and bioskills facilities.
Cary B. Chapman is listed in the cited programme evidence as program director for Baptist Health South Florida Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Foot & Ankle training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Board-certified foot-and-ankle surgeon trained at Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian and in the Roger A. Mann Foot and Ankle Fellowship; his practice includes ankle arthritis and replacement, deformity and minimally invasive treatment.
Thomas San Giovanni is listed in the cited programme evidence as fellowship faculty for Baptist Health South Florida Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Foot & Ankle training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Board-certified foot-and-ankle surgeon with fellowship training at Harvard/Brigham and Women's Hospital; the hospital highlights his work in sports medicine, trauma, reconstruction and great-toe joint replacement.
Fellowship Faculty · Program AlumnusOfficial profile & photo verified
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Baptist Health Orthopedic Care
Clinical focus
Foot & Ankle training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Jorge N. Gil is listed in the cited programme evidence as fellowship faculty · program alumnus for Baptist Health South Florida Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Foot & Ankle training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Foot-and-ankle surgeon whose interests include trauma, revision surgery and arthroplasty; he completed this Baptist Health fellowship in 2023 and remains active in clinical research.
Names and fellowship roles come from the cited programme source. A green “individual profile verified” label means the position, qualifications and biography were also checked against an official personal or institutional profile. OrthoFellow displays a portrait only when it can be tied to an official profile or faculty source; otherwise the host institution brandmark is shown, with initials retained only when neither image is available. Faculty rosters may change.
PROGRAM HISTORY
Published fellowship history
The official hospital profile states that the fellowship was founded in 2013, is AOFAS accredited and now provides exposure to more than 550 cases per year. AOFAS 2026–2027 accreditation and match code checked 2026-08-24.
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Published international eligibility information
The official AOFAS programme summary limits applicants to graduates of United States residency programmes.
This note is shown only when the official source publishes information relevant to overseas applicants. Applicants should confirm licensing and visa eligibility directly with the host.
